Ester bulaya biography books

The just concluded General Election gave Tanzania among other things; the first female Vice President, Ms Samiah Hassan Suluhu. The outgoing Parliament’s Speaker Ms Anne Makinda was among few women in the country holding big government positions.

As Ms Suluhu is celebrated, the election also saw a number of female candidates winning and defeating some of the veteran and vibrant members of the Parliament.

Esther Bulaya for example, won the Bunda Urban constituency defeating the long serving MP and minister Stephen Wasira, whereas Ms Hasna Mwilima whitewashed the outspoken MP David Kafulila.

The continued triumph over male dominance has seen Ms Esther Matiko become the female elected MP for Tarime Rural.

The Parliament will witness more new female MPs this time ‘round while some graduated from special seats to vying for constituencies.

So far we have more than 25 female MPs already, a contrast to the lesser number that existed in previ